Trigenimal neuralgia isn't constant. It is due to the blood vessel laying across the nerve and as the vessel pulsates, it causes ACUTE sudden pain in the top sinus area along the bone near the nose. I can still feel the bruising in the area and I haven't had it since 1999. The GP gave me Amitripalyene but it didn't touch the pain. It was so acute that I hit the floor with shock, it was instant, sudden and fortunately didn't last long each time. People watching me walking my dog probably thought I was drunk

. Cold wind can cause it to happen too.
There is an operation to release the blood vessel - only a few Surgeons perform it. Initially an injection is given into the nerve affected to see how long the results last …….. B4 surgical intervention is considered.
How long before the blood test results are back? Will they be sent to your GP with a copy to yourself? There are lots of nerve roots around the mouth/face area which can become aggravated. What pain relief do you take [sorry I can't remember

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